Civil Engineer Apprentice Review

by Thames Water

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • reviewing proposals from customers and making sure they don't impact TW's infrastructure.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have done both.

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • It is a good programme that is worth doing.

    6/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Certain areas could be more structured, mainly from the university's side.

    6/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • My employer offers me a lot of support.

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • There is sufficient support offered by my training provider.

    7/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • I haven't seen too many links between them yet.

    5/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • I believe there are extra-curricular activities out there if i wish to partake.

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good company, people and programme.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Thames Water?

    • Be like a sponge and try and take in as much as possible.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

Reading

April 2024

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